Newsletter Issue 117: 04/01/2012

Happy New Year to you all!

Welcome to the first 2012 issue of the French Property Newsletter.

Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.

Do let us know what you think about the Newsletter.

We also welcome your queries and stories, which frequently form the basis for our articles.

David Yeates
editor@french-property.com

Winters in France Becoming Warmer France has been enjoying an exceptionally warm winter this year, and recent figures show colder days in winter have decreased by up to 25% over the past 40 years.
French Life 04/01/2012

Tax Reforms and Expat Pensions The merger of French income tax with social charges seems a distinct possibility, with potentially significant implications for expats.
French Taxation 04/01/2012

Alpine Skiing Resorts Invest to Survive Many alpine skiing resorts are having to undertake major investment in order to attract buyers and visitors.
Travel in France 04/01/2012

Buyers Victim of 'Carjack' Attic Conversion A couple discovered that the roof of the property they had purchased was supported on car jacks.
Property in France 04/01/2012

Boiler Services and Chimney Maintenance What is the regularly framework for maintenance of your boiler and cleaning of your chimney?
Building & Renovation 04/01/2012

Carcassonne Airport Set for Major Facelift A major investment programme totalling €55 million is to be carried out at Carcassonne airport over the next seven years.
Travel in France 04/01/2012

EU Questions France over Health Cover Refusals The EU is stepping up pressure on France over reports that expats are still being refused health cover.
Health in France 04/01/2012

French Planning System Reforms for 2012 A number of changes to planning regulations and taxes are being introduced, which it is hoped will simplify the whole process.
Building & Renovation 04/01/2012

Water and Sanitation Charges in the South West Domestic water and sanitation charges in South West France have risen by an average of 7% in the last two years to an average of €3.63m³.
Money in France 04/01/2012

Sacre Bleu! Chinese Wines Pip French Wines The Chinese are not only buying up French vineyards, but they are now beating them at their own game.
French Life 04/01/2012

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